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Israel's Netanyahu rejects president's mediating proposal over judical reform
Herzog put forward his proposal on Wednesday night after weeks of talks with ministers from the coalition government, opposition lawmakers, and legal experts. Warning that Israel is "on the verge of civil war," Herzog said his plan suggests a compromise that reflects the stance of wide sections of Israeli society, Xinhua news agency reported.
North Korea fires missile ahead of South Korea-Japan summit
South Korean's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launch from the Sunan area in Pyongyang at 7.10 a.m., and the missile, fired at a lofted angle, flew some 1,000 km before hitting the waters, reports Yonhap NewsAgency. A month earlier, the North test-fired a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Finnish president to visit Turkey for NATO bid
Contact with the Turkish presidential administration has been frequent since last spring, Niinisto added on Wednesday, and has accelerated in recent days. The Finnish President also said he has been in contact with the Swedish Prime Minister, adding that it is very important to Finland that NATO membership both for his country and Sweden should materialise as soon as possible.
Russia seeks to retrieve remains of US drone from Black Sea
"I don't know if we will be able to get the remains or not, but it is a must to do it and we will do it. I hope, of course, it will be a success," Patrushev told a Russian TV programme on Wednesday. There are technical possibilities for Russia to find and study the wreckage of the drone, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director.
Eric Garcetti confirmed as US Ambassador to India
Garcetti, a former Mayor of Los Angeles, was once a rising star in the Democratic party, but had had come under severe criticism lately for ignoring complaints of sexual harassment against one of senior aides. His nomination had been stalled over these allegations, which came up during his confirmation hearing.
British, German fighter jets scrambled to intercept two Russian aircraft flying close to Estonia
The Russian Il-78 Midas plane was intercepted as it was flying between St Petersburg and Kaliningrad. The NATO jets were later redirected to also intercept a Russian Russian Antonov 148 military transport aircraft that was also passing close to Estonian air space, the RAF said in a release on Wednesday, Daily Mail reported.
HC puts temporary stop to police operation at Imran's house, security personnel pull out
The order was passed by a bench of Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh, while hearing a petition filed by PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry seeking to stop the "atrocities" outside Zaman Park, passed these orders, Dawn reported. Earlier, the court had instructed the Punjab's Inspector General of Police, Chief Secretary and chief of operations of Islamabad police (operations) head to appear in court.
Resolution expresses US Senate's support for recognising Arunachal integral part of India
The resolution comes following a major clash between India and China in the Eastern Sector along the Line of Actual Control in six years. "At a time when China continues to pose grave and gathering threats to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific, it's critical for the US to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our strategic partners in the region -- especially India," said Senator Hagerty in a statement.
Ohio sues railroad company over toxic train derailment
On Tuesday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a 58-count civil lawsuit in federal court seeking to hold Norfolk Southern financially responsible for the incident, reports Xinhua news agency. Yost's office said the train derailment caused the release of over 1 million gallons of hazardous chemicals, "recklessly endangering" both the health of area residents and Ohio's natural resources.
India invites Pak Defence Minister to SCO
A formal invitation on the same was given to the Pakistan Foreign office by the Indian government. While the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting will be held in April, the bloc's Foreign Ministers will gather in Goa in May. India, as president of the SCO, is set to host a series of events, in which, member states including Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran and Central Asian States, will be taking active part and discussing matters of regional concerns, security, growth and relationship.
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